Archives for August 2022

Facing prison time and dire personal consequences for storming the U.S. Capitol, some Jan. 6 defendants are trying to profit from their participation in the deadly riot, using it as a platform to drum up cash, promote business endeavors and boost social media profiles. … [Read more...] about Some Capitol rioters try to profit from their Jan. 6 crimes

In the state investigation spurred by then-President Donald Trump's call to Georgia's top election official, people who have been called to testify -- or who might be -- about potential interference in the 2020 presidential contest are turning to high-profile lawyers. … [Read more...] about Top lawyers hired by those linked to Georgia election probe

At the height of the chaotic U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan, first lady Jill Biden's office went outside the normal channels and begged veterans groups to help find a way to evacuate people who were having trouble navigating the process. … [Read more...] about Afghanistan chaos: GOP report reveals new details of disastrous withdrawal

The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rededicated its temple in Kensington, Maryland, on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Mormon church President Nelson rededicates D.C. Temple

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam B. Schiff expressed confidence Sunday that members of Congress will be briefed by the intelligence community about any potential national security risks posed by the classified documents retrieved by the FBI from former President Trump's South Florida home. … [Read more...] about Schiff 'confident' Congress will be briefed by intel officials on Trump search